Technology

Technology courses are essential to every Catholic school curriculum. In fact, technology is required to be integrated throughout each course of study from Mathematics to Religion. The use of technology in the 21st century is integral to preparing students for college and career success. Technology courses in Catholic schools cover a variety of lessons including Research and Information Fluency, Digital Citizenship, Creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration. All of these units are taught and influenced by the lens of Catholic identity and the dignity of all humankind.

Here at Archbishop Borders School, we are a Google based institution. In addition to a state of the art Technology lab, we have two Chromebook carts, one for middle school and one for the elementary students. We have smart projectors in each classroom, allowing teachers to plan and execute interactive lessons. To learn more about technology at Archbishop Borders School, please contact Ms. Pettigrew, our Technology teacher. vpettigrew@abbschool.com

3D Printing

In addition to the core technology integrated curriculum, 3D printing has been added as an activity to enhance instruction throughout many of the schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

On May 5, 2015, Archbishop William E. Lori held a press conference to announce an exciting new initiative that seeks to put a 3D printer in every Archdiocesan school. The initiative is made possible due to support from the Embracing Our Mission ~ Shaping Our Future capital campaign, a generous donation by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Croteau, and our technology and curriculum partners, 3D Systems and STEAMTrax.

3D printing is considered a “game-changer” for schools, as they provide children with unparalleled access to innovative technology used by engineers, astronauts on the International Space Station, and medical professionals and scientists.

Archbishop Borders School students have started this year to use the 3D printer. This exciting technology is helping our students to become more ready every day for future discoveries and advances we have yet envisioned.